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We have no details of the event so we can't carry out a post mortem or apportion blame, yet
Wayne must be thoroughly fed up with the constant cycle of break and mend. I hope his bike is serviceable so that he can get some two wheeled therapy.
If it's not, can I suggest alternative transport?
I will tell what happened when I have time as I'm getting bombarded with staff and stuff, hoping to get visit from my son and my good friend at 5 ish. Regarding the incident it was 100% her fault and will be getting contacted by a solicitor that does work from here on RTAs. Obviously I will be dealing with insurance also when I get out of here and a very helpful copper has feed me all the insurance details!! I might get a British army Ferret for the road next.We have no details of the event so we can't carry out a post mortem or apportion blame, yet
Wayne must be thoroughly fed up with the constant cycle of break and mend. I hope his bike is serviceable so that he can get some two wheeled therapy.
Perhaps a CBT first before he doesWe have no details of the event so we can't carry out a post mortem or apportion blame, yet
Wayne must be thoroughly fed up with the constant cycle of break and mend. I hope his bike is serviceable so that he can get some two wheeled therapy.
Oooooh, Hindustan motors is developing a new ambassadorMay I suggest keeping it real with a Hindustan Ambassador.
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Shame they didn`t go for a bigger grill .
FIFYMay I suggest keeping it real with a Hindustan Ambassador.
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Don't diss the Amby!
My first ever 'brand new' car when I spent some time in India working for the man (even though it was really a company car) and went overboard with the spec, four on the floor stick shift rather than the 'stirring a pudding' column change, A/C which was the size of a domestic unit slung under the dashboard over the transmission tunnel, floor mats, mirrors, locks for door and dickey, totally blingtastic.
Anyway, on delivery, with me and Mrs Bimble in the back, our driver set off for home, the car lurching more than one would reasonably expect, and we could see he was only using 2nd and 4th gear. I asked him if there was a problem and he advised "All OK, sir, it just the newness".
In fact it wasn't the newness, it was just that you couldn't engage 1st or 3rd because when moved forward, the floor mounted gear lever fouled the huge A/C unit well before the gears were engaged, so U turn and back to the dealers.
30 mins later, vehicle returned with all gears selectable, complete with burning smell and charred floor mats.
Using an oxygen acetylene torch, the dealer had heated the gear lever, removing all the paint, and burning the floor mats in the process, and put a huge S bend in to the gear lever so it cleared the A/C unit, allowing all gears to be selected, but the downside was that as a result, the actual gear knob had been moved about ten inches rearward and four inches lower, so you needed to reach behind the drivers seat and grope for the gear lever to change out of 2nd and 4th.
Most of our team had them, as did several others from another company we worked with, quite often we left work late at night or early morning, and as we all lived in the same area, quite often the drive home turned into a race featuring several cars, not something Austin had envisaged in the design process in the 1950's so the handling could be considered unpredictable, and frightening, and actually quite dangerous for your wellbeing so apt to post in the health thread.
Ah, the impetuousness of youth!
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I once had a Maestro 1,3 as a hire car (well more than once but laters) a colleague had his mother's Allegro 1,3 anf we partook on some drunken road racing, I was surprised on the way back from the bar that my Maestro seemed to be screeching rubber more than on yhe way there, it transpired my colleague had 'let some air' out of my tyres to give him a 'sporting chance' bit silly really as both cars were equally shit in both speed and handling
In another memorable life lesson, a colleague and I ended up working into the early hours in Hyderabad, and walked the short distance to the normally very busy airport terminal to get a taxi back to the hotel, but at around 3 am, the place was absolutely deserted, apart from two drivers sleeping in their auto rickshaws, presumably waiting for the first morning arrivals.I once had a Maestro 1,3 as a hire car (well more than once but laters) a colleague had his mother's Allegro 1,3 anf we partook on some drunken road racing, I was surprised on the way back from the bar that my Maestro seemed to be screeching rubber more than on yhe way there, it transpired my colleague had 'let some air' out of my tyres to give him a 'sporting chance' bit silly really as both cars were equally shit in both speed and handling
Although stone cold sober, we thought it would be a good idea to take one each and have a race back to the hotel, through the deserted streets, with a bonus to the winning driver, without realising how slippy the plastic covered passenger seat was, how reckless an autorickshaw driver could be, or how unstable an auto rickshaw was at speed.
One of the scariest rides on public transport ever, and possibly the best 'on the job' training for a sidecar passenger, but something I'd never do again.....
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About six hears ago I had the cataract removal/lens implants to both eyes, and they've been brilliant.
Couple of weeks ago I noticed my right eye vision was slightly "opaque", so I booked an optician appointment today.
He diagnosed PCO :-
Cloudy vision after cataract surgery can be a normal part of healing, but it can also be a sign of a complication like posterior capsule opacification (PCO), often called a "secondary cataract". Early on, hazy vision can be caused by inflammation or dryness, but if it persists or appears months or years later, it is usually PCO, where scar tissue forms on the lens capsule. If you experience cloudy vision, increased redness, or sudden changes like flashes of light or increased floaters, you should contact your eye surgeon or NHS 111 immediately.
Normal Healing vs. Complications
Contact your eye surgeon or call NHS 111 for any new or concerning symptoms, especially if you see: A sudden decrease in vision, Sudden flashes of light or an increase in floaters, Eye pain or discharge, and Increased redness or swelling.
Treatment for PCO
If PCO is diagnosed, a simple, outpatient YAG laser capsulotomy can be performed to create an opening in the cloudy capsule and restore clear vision.
He is now booking me in for the laser remedy. Downside is, the left eye is likely to need the same treatment in a year or so.
Couple of weeks ago I noticed my right eye vision was slightly "opaque", so I booked an optician appointment today.
He diagnosed PCO :-
Cloudy vision after cataract surgery can be a normal part of healing, but it can also be a sign of a complication like posterior capsule opacification (PCO), often called a "secondary cataract". Early on, hazy vision can be caused by inflammation or dryness, but if it persists or appears months or years later, it is usually PCO, where scar tissue forms on the lens capsule. If you experience cloudy vision, increased redness, or sudden changes like flashes of light or increased floaters, you should contact your eye surgeon or NHS 111 immediately.
Normal Healing vs. Complications
- Normal Healing:
Some hazy or blurry vision is normal for days or weeks after surgery as the eye heals and adjusts to the new lens.
- Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO):
This is the most common complication and occurs when remaining cells after surgery grow on the capsule that holds the artificial lens, causing it to thicken and become cloudy.
- Normal Healing:
- Early on (days to weeks):
- Post-operative inflammation
- Dry eyes
- Mild corneal swelling
- Residual effects of anaesthetic drops
- Post-operative inflammation
- Later (months or years):
- Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO): Scar tissue on the posterior capsule, making sight cloudy again.
- Other Eye Conditions: Less common causes can include issues with the macula, changes in the cornea, or progression of other underlying conditions like glaucoma.
- Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO): Scar tissue on the posterior capsule, making sight cloudy again.
- Early on (days to weeks):
Contact your eye surgeon or call NHS 111 for any new or concerning symptoms, especially if you see: A sudden decrease in vision, Sudden flashes of light or an increase in floaters, Eye pain or discharge, and Increased redness or swelling.
Treatment for PCO
If PCO is diagnosed, a simple, outpatient YAG laser capsulotomy can be performed to create an opening in the cloudy capsule and restore clear vision.
He is now booking me in for the laser remedy. Downside is, the left eye is likely to need the same treatment in a year or so.
Bit shit for sure Ron... still, at least it's curable I guess...
Thanks Chiz, but the Optician said "It's good news Ron - you lie down, get a 5 second laser to puncture the sleeve, and Bingo - your eyesight is perfect again"
I'm pretty pleased about it, considering it could have been untreatable.
Mind you, the optician is about the same age as me and wears glasses. I remember asking him a couple of years ago "Is there any reason you haven't had lens replacement Russell?"
"I've seen what happens when it goes wrong Ron"
If he gets the operating table the wrong way round at least your hemorrhoids will be cured.
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I had laser eye surgery a couple of years back as a prevention for glaucoma and had recent consultation for replacement lenses with the same surgeon If I understood him correctly, he mentioned the opaque thing was likely to happen a few years after the op and a quick procedure would sort and not be needed again.
Looking for the positives, a devious soul might tell their other half that a week of rest with no heavy lifting or duties such as cooking (heat from the oven) etc are vital to ensure the eyes heal properly.
Hope all goes well for you.
I had laser eye surgery a couple of years back as a prevention for glaucoma and had recent consultation for replacement lenses with the same surgeon If I understood him correctly, he mentioned the opaque thing was likely to happen a few years after the op and a quick procedure would sort and not be needed again.
Looking for the positives, a devious soul might tell their other half that a week of rest with no heavy lifting or duties such as cooking (heat from the oven) etc are vital to ensure the eyes heal properly.
Hope all goes well for you.
My brother who's 11 years older than me, not overweight, has always had higher than normal blood pressure, was at a routine check on tuesday - doc said he should go to A&E as it was so high - didn't go as thought it'd drop back...checked it this morning and it was over 200!
Went to hospital and it hit 228/114.
They've sent him home on 5mg/day of Amlodipine (10mg if its high).
No mention of what's caused it...what is the fucking point?
My eldest sister a year older than him - I spoke to her to let her know what was going on and she starts waxing lyrical about her and her husband have been on a pill a day since they had a 60yo check up, so that's 8+ years. She thinks it's brilliant.
If they had to swap a patch every day on a leaking pipe, would they think that was brilliant? No they'd get a plumber round TO FIX THE CAUSE.
These are successful, seemingly inteligent people - but they're acting as dumb as fuck about their own health.
Of course the doctor is nice to you...you're a lifetime subscriber - why would he want to stop that by addressing the cause?
Went to hospital and it hit 228/114.
They've sent him home on 5mg/day of Amlodipine (10mg if its high).
No mention of what's caused it...what is the fucking point?
My eldest sister a year older than him - I spoke to her to let her know what was going on and she starts waxing lyrical about her and her husband have been on a pill a day since they had a 60yo check up, so that's 8+ years. She thinks it's brilliant.
If they had to swap a patch every day on a leaking pipe, would they think that was brilliant? No they'd get a plumber round TO FIX THE CAUSE.
These are successful, seemingly inteligent people - but they're acting as dumb as fuck about their own health.
Of course the doctor is nice to you...you're a lifetime subscriber - why would he want to stop that by addressing the cause?
Would you consider high blood pressure a problem ?
(Out of interest as your opinion differs on some things, like cholesterol).
There’s definitely a difference in the doctors approach to high blood pressure now, when mine was found to be high a few years ago my doctor (then) suggested some dietary things to try and other suggestions, like more exercise.
On the diet side he said to avoid things like margarine and obviously processed food. Also recommended good quality beef etc.
Sounds like you have a doctor capable of thinking
Obviously high blood pressure can be a problem when it's very high. When I was 18 I got low blood pressure and that was horrible...like a kind of vertigo (I've had that too).
Cholestrol is not a problem - at all. It is one of the most vital elements of our bodies, minds, blood...every cell in your body starts from cholestrol - it's what the walls of the cell are made of.
Incorrect assumtion (or rather direction) by the medical profession says that cholestrol builds up causing plaque - why? Because when they analyse patients after say a heart attack, there are elevated levels of plaque around the area where the problem was; they assume cholestrol was the cause. In fact, yes fact, cholestrol is the first thing on the scene of every traumatic event - it is the building blocks needed to repair.
The medical profession is very clever - they know how to raise demand for their products and services. Unfortunately there are a lot of people with degrees who accept everything they say without question; the way I see it, the majority of doctors are lazy self important know-it-alls. If they weren't, they would be asking themselves 'what's the cause, then we can stop this for the patient'.
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Over the last 7 months or so i keep getting low blood pressure, when i was in hospital after being taken out by a useless woman driver my blood pressure was down. They gave me a load of pills and injections, i even had a blood transfusion for iron deficiency. Basically A lot of deficiency. Never had a problem with blood pressure before until the last 7 months. I've got to go back to hospital in a couple of weeks to get the staples taken out of my arm and no doubt a blood pressure test, see how it goes.Sounds like you have a doctor capable of thinking
Obviously high blood pressure can be a problem when it's very high. When I was 18 I got low blood pressure and that was horrible...like a kind of vertigo (I've had that too).
Cholestrol is not a problem - at all. It is one of the most vital elements of our bodies, minds, blood...every cell in your body starts from cholestrol - it's what the walls of the cell are made of.
Incorrect assumtion (or rather direction) by the medical profession says that cholestrol builds up causing plaque - why? Because when they analyse patients after say a heart attack, there are elevated levels of plaque around the area where the problem was; they assume cholestrol was the cause. In fact, yes fact, cholestrol is the first thing on the scene of every traumatic event - it is the building blocks needed to repair.
The medical profession is very clever - they know how to raise demand for their products and services. Unfortunately there are a lot of people with degrees who accept everything they say without question; the way I see it, the majority of doctors are lazy self important no-it-alls. If they weren't, they would be asking themselves 'what's the cause, then we can stop this for the patient'.
Sounds like you have a doctor capable of thinking
Obviously high blood pressure can be a problem when it's very high. When I was 18 I got low blood pressure and that was horrible...like a kind of vertigo (I've had that too).
Would you be happy to take prescribed medication to lower it, if needed ?
I believe high blood pressure can also be a hereditary thing, my Father and older Brother both had / have it.
I thought there were two types of cholesterol, basically 'good' and 'bad'.
Not sure I fully follow that second paragraph, implies that the cholesterol builds up after the event ?
Agreed.
Though I would say with some exceptions on the doctors front.